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Message: <blockquote data-quote="moreluck" data-source="post: 2498808" data-attributes="member: 1246">Yes, though they do not get the NSI presidential daily briefing (PDB) nor are they allowed to view "presidential eyes only" PDBs.Instead they receive intelligence briefings periodically sufficient to an extent that they can, should circumstances dictate, assist the government in a time of crisis.Their security status is similar to upper level cabinet members though they are not inundated with intelligence minunate to the same degree, and they no doubt are kept out of "the loop" in regards to much of the more sensitive or closely held information.Their degree of participation in this regard is optional on their part and some former presidents choose to be briefed more often than others.(Ryan Borek PAC Executive Director)</blockquote>